For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
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Irenaeus of Lyons
AD 202
Moreover, they affirm that the Apostle Paul himself made mention of this cross in the following words: "The doctrine of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us who are saved it is the power of God."